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... of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material... Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Disposal of the FCC Rules. Disposal of this equipment. All interface cables used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp ...
... of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155, VPL-CW125 Responsible party: Sony Electronics Inc. special handling may cause undesired operation. ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate Perchlorate Material... Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Disposal of the FCC Rules. Disposal of this equipment. All interface cables used lamp For the customers in the USA Lamp ...
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...Controls (Main Unit 13 Top/Front/Side 13 Rear/Side/Bottom 13 Control Panel 15 Connector Panel 16 Remote Commander 17 VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 ..... 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (... .......... 29 Security Lock 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 48 Others Troubleshooting 49 Messages List 53 Specifications 54 Installation Diagram 59 Floor Installation (Front Projection 59...
...Controls (Main Unit 13 Top/Front/Side 13 Rear/Side/Bottom 13 Control Panel 15 Connector Panel 16 Remote Commander 17 VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 ..... 17 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 ...... 19 Effective Tools for Your Presentation 32 Controlling the Computer Using a Presentation Tool, RM-PJPK1 (... .......... 29 Security Lock 30 Other Functions 32 Direct Power On/Off Function ... 32 4 Table of Contents Maintenance Replacing the Lamp 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 48 Others Troubleshooting 49 Messages List 53 Specifications 54 Installation Diagram 59 Floor Installation (Front Projection 59...
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...on the ceiling you to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the screen. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (... one Remote Commander when you replace the lamp. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for Network." It allows light output of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency...
...on the ceiling you to the NETWORK connector (RJ-45) of the screen. High picture quality VPL-CX100/CX120/CX125/CX150/ CX155 Three super-high-aperture 0.79-inch XGA panels with approximately 1,090,000 effective pixels produce a resolution of 1024 × 768 dots (... one Remote Commander when you replace the lamp. Features High brightness, high picture quality High brightness Adoption of 3500 lumen for the VPL-CX150/CX155, 3000 lumen for the VPL-CX120/CX125/CW125 and 2700 lumen for Network." It allows light output of Sony's unique optical system provides a high-efficiency...
Operating Instructions
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...trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . - Lights in red when the internal temperature... is ready to operate. - For details, see page 51. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes...
...trapezoidal distortion correction) adjustment menu is not secured firmly. • A reception rate of 3 flashes when the lamp has reached the end of models VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125, Side Shot (Horizontal trapezoid distortion correction) can turn off . - Lights in red when the internal temperature... is ready to operate. - For details, see page 51. Control Panel 123456 7 8 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING Overview a LAMP/COVER indicators Flashes in orange under the following conditions: • A reception rate of 2 flashes...
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... green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING ON/STANDBY indicator MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV... INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 2 4 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into standby mode. 2 Press...
... green, and then lights in red and the projector goes into a wall outlet, then connect all equipment. Projecting 24 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING ON/STANDBY indicator MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV... INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO 2 4 MENU APA ENTER RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 APA INPUT KEY STONE /TILT LENS ENTER AUTO FOCUS RESET MENU FREEZE PIC MUTING D ZOOM AUDIO MUTING VOLUME 2 4 VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 1 Plug the AC power cord into standby mode. 2 Press...
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... is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 2 3 4,5,6 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV...
... is shown as follows: Convenient Functions ON/STANDBY 2 indicator 3 4,5,6 LAMP/ COVER ON/ STANDBY INPUT KEYSTONE MENU PUSH ENTER PIC MUTING COMMAND OFF ON INPUT A INPUT D INPUT B INPUT E INPUT C AIR SHOT VIDEO S VIDEO MENU APA ENTER 2 3 4,5,6 RESET FOCUS ZOOM SHIFT ASPECT KEY STONE VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 MPUITICNG PEUNSTHER MENU KEYSTONE INPUT SOTNA/NDBY LACMOPV...
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... or B key. Use the v or V key to select the setting. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key. The setting or adjustment done is stored and the previous screen is shown ...Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: On English Auto Auto NTSC3.58 PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Back: Exit: To change the on-screen menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all ...
... or B key. Use the v or V key to select the setting. Adjustment menu Next menu window Items that can be an item that VPLCX155 is not displayed due to the model. 1 Press the MENU key. The setting or adjustment done is stored and the previous screen is shown ...Color System: Lamp Timer Reset Installation Setup Information Sel: Set: On English Auto Auto NTSC3.58 PAL SECAM NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL-N Back: Exit: To change the on-screen menu language, see "Selecting the Menu Language" on -screen menu for VPL-CX100, VPL-CX120, VPL-CX125, VPL-CX150, VPL-CX155 and VPL-CW125 all ...
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To reset items that have selected is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the "Adjust Picture..." Items that you have been adjusted Select the ... is not pressed for one minute. appears on the menu. Unadjustable items Items that you want to its factory preset value. "Complete!" menu of the Lamp timer setting is pressed. The menu disappears automatically if a key is no input signal, "Cannot adjust this item." To clear the menu Press the MENU...
To reset items that have selected is reset to reset, and press the RESET key on the Installation menu (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) Storage of the Picture menu • "Dot Phase," "H Size," and "Shift" on the "Adjust Picture..." Items that you have been adjusted Select the ... is not pressed for one minute. appears on the menu. Unadjustable items Items that you want to its factory preset value. "Complete!" menu of the Lamp timer setting is pressed. The menu disappears automatically if a key is no input signal, "Cannot adjust this item." To clear the menu Press the MENU...
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... higher value (+ direction). Front & Rear The Installation Menu 41 Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off... Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Image Flip Background Lamp Mode IR Receiver Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Normally, set to adjust...
... higher value (+ direction). Front & Rear The Installation Menu 41 Picture Signal Function Installation Setup V Keystone: Side Shot: Image Flip: Background: Lamp Mode: IR Receiver: ID Mode: Direct Power On: High Altitude Mode: Information Sel: Auto 0 Off Blue Standard Front & Rear All Off... Off Set: Exit: Adjustments and Settings Using a Menu Setting items V Keystone Side Shot (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Image Flip Background Lamp Mode IR Receiver Functions Initial setting Corrects the trapezoidal distortion caused by the projection angle. Normally, set to adjust...
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... key on the projector. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V ...the power on/off the entire system. The setting mode will be diminished. 42 The Installation Menu Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time...
... key on the projector. High Altitude Set to "On" when the projector is used at an altitude under 1,500 m, the reliability of the lamp may not correct the trapezoidal distortion perfectly, depending on the room temperature or the screen angle. • If you need fine adjustment when V ...the power on/off the entire system. The setting mode will be diminished. 42 The Installation Menu Setting items Functions Initial setting ID Mode (VPL-CX125/ CX155/CW125 only) Assigns an ID number (1 to 3) to the projector when you All want to apply the fine adjustment value the next time...
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... the full image on . "Dot Phase" in the Setup menu has been set to "Off." c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to the wrong color system. in the Function menu is not adjusted properly. appear. c Adjust the picture (see pages 18...are black edges the screen. c Set "Color System" in the Setup menu to match the color system being input (see page 46). c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 43). c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME +/- around the image. The picture flickers. Sound ...
... the full image on . "Dot Phase" in the Setup menu has been set to "Off." c Press the AUDIO MUTING key (VPL-CX100/CX120/CX150 or MUTING (AUDIO) key (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125) to the wrong color system. in the Function menu is not adjusted properly. appear. c Adjust the picture (see pages 18...are black edges the screen. c Set "Color System" in the Setup menu to match the color system being input (see page 46). c Replace the lamp with a new one (see page 43). c Leave the projector for about two hours with the VOLUME +/- around the image. The picture flickers. Sound ...
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...in the Installation menu (see pages 18, 42). flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote Commander, or set to OFF... • The projector is detached. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. The approximate normal temperature is unusually high. c Attach the cover securely (see pages 19, 20). • The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is broken. c Replace the lamp (see page 40). c Unlock the control panel keys (see page...
...in the Installation menu (see pages 18, 42). flashes) Others Troubleshooting 51 c Wait for 60 seconds to cool the lamp and then turn on the Remote Commander. (VPL-CX125/CX155/CW125 only) c Assigns the same ID number to the projector and the Remote Commander, or set to OFF... • The projector is detached. c Replace them with qualified Sony personnel. The approximate normal temperature is unusually high. c Attach the cover securely (see pages 19, 20). • The COMMAND ON/OFF switch is broken. c Replace the lamp (see page 40). c Unlock the control panel keys (see page...
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.../CX155: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA panel, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 800 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300-inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-CX150/CX155: 3500 lm VPL...
.../CX155: 0.79-inch XGA panel, 2,359,296 pixels (1024 × 768 × 3) VPL-CW125: 0.74-inch WXGA panel, 3,280,000 pixels (1366 × 800 × 3) Lens 1.2 times zoom lens f 23.5 to 28.2 mm/F1.75 to 2.17 Lamp 200 W Ultra high pressure lamp Projected picture size 40 to 300-inches (measured diagonally) Light output VPL-CX150/CX155: 3500 lm VPL...
